Concrete & Masonry Estimating
Master plan reading, quantity takeoff, labor & equipment costing, and assembling competitive estimates for concrete and masonry scopes—built for contractors, estimators, and PMs.
What you’ll learn
- Fundamentals of concrete & masonry estimating.
- Plan/spec interpretation for scope clarity.
- Accurate quantity takeoffs (volumes, formwork, rebar, CMU).
- Productivity-based labor & equipment costing.
- OH&P, contingency, and bid assembly.
Course overview
Duration: ~6–8 hours (modular). Ideal for new and experienced estimators looking to sharpen takeoff and pricing precision.
Structured modules: intro, plans & specs, quantity takeoff, materials, labor/equipment, OH&P, challenges, tools/tech, capstone case study.
Modules
Scope of work, key terms, typical workflow, and common pitfalls.
Reading drawings, sections/details, and decoding spec requirements.
Concrete volumes (CY), formwork area, reinforcement, CMU counts.
Mix design inputs, aggregates, admixtures, rebar & mesh, CMU pricing.
Crew productivity, pours & placements, equipment selection & costing.
Apply OH&P and contingency to arrive at a competitive total.
Handling incomplete info, pricing volatility, and QA checks.
Digital takeoff software, spreadsheets, and practical workflows.
From drawings to a complete estimate—compile, price, and present.